Manuel Kulisch
Co-Founder
Experience
Dec 2024 - Present
8 monthsCo-Founder
EMobSA
- Designed the business concept, developed the business case, and defined the value proposition to address market pain points in EV charging.
- Led the technical architecture and product strategy for AI-driven customer support tools and monitoring platforms, improving charge success rates and operational efficiency.
Jul 2024 - Dec 2024
6 monthsProduct Owner / Tech. Consultant (Freelancer)
BMW Group
- Leading the development and coordination of features for the Digital Key initiative, enhancing vehicle security and user experience.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan the product roadmap and align it with strategic goals.
- Facilitating the clarification of complex technical queries between stakeholders, developers, and product owners.
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
9 monthsAgile Program Manager/RTE (Freelancer)
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Implemented SAFe model, coaching 6 teams. Facilitated events, established agile tool chain in Azure.
- Developed the product vision and value propositions, resulting in clearer customer profiles and targeted market strategies.
- Conducted OKR workshops and managed the Epic and Feature roadmap, aligning product development with strategic business goals.
- Consulted the development of the product pricing model and project budgeting, ensuring financial feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
1 year 11 monthsHead of Software Development
Digital Charging Solutions (JV of BMW, Daimler, BP)
- Led the development of a complex charging platform for electric vehicles, used by 150k+ drivers across 25+ countries in collaboration with OEMs such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and VW.
- Managed a team of 80+ internal and external developers, architects, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters.
- Reorganised all product and development teams (130 members) from component teams to cross-functional, end-to-end teams, improving productivity by 25%.
- Implemented a hierarchical prioritisation system, translating business goals into Epics and Stories.
- Planned resources and budgets for development teams, supporting HR in hiring new talents.
- Managed external partners and drove the internalisation strategy of the company.
Sep 2018 - May 2021
2 years 9 monthsAgile Program Manager/RTE
Digital Charging Solutions (JV of BMW, Daimler, BP)
- Planned and managed the development roadmap and implementation of product features, aligning with strategic business goals.
- Coordinated 7 external development teams across Europe, enhancing collaboration and project integration.
- Designed and implemented scaled agile development processes (SAFe), Facilitated WSJF sessions and PI Plannings with 100+ participants.
Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
11 monthsGroup Product Owner Consumer Apps
MediamarktSaturn Retail Concepts
- Managed the consumer apps team with 14 members, overseeing iOS and Android apps for MediaMarkt and Saturn in 8 countries, prioritised and planned Epic and Feature roadmaps.
- Increased app revenue by several million Euros per annum through strategic feature development and optimisation.
- Implemented a hypothesis and KPI-based prioritisation and implementation method, enabling rapid feedback cycles through A/B testing against defined KPIs.
Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
9 monthsProduct Owner
Accenture Technology Solutions (Client Lufthansa)
- Conceptualised and evaluated the feasibility of internal mobile apps for communication in ground operations and ground handling for Lufthansa.
- Gathered and modelled business requirements, synchronising them with stakeholders from different departments.
- Conducted UX research to ensure accessible use of mobile apps for various user groups.
- Developed solution designs for different cost scenarios, aligning with stakeholder expectations.
- Coordinated offshore development teams, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of app solutions.
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
1 year 9 monthsHybrid
Lead App Developer
Accenture Technology Solutions (Client E.ON)
- Developed three hybrid mobile consumer applications with 200k+ users for E.ON, serving as Lead Developer and Co-Product Owner.
- Made architectural design decisions to ensure scalability and performance.
- Trained new developers and conducted code reviews to maintain high development standards.
- Conceptualised the user journey and UX design to enhance user engagement.
- Wrote user stories and managed the product backlog to ensure alignment with business goals.
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
3 monthsProduct Management IT
Startup Travador.com
- Coordinated requirements engineering and migration of a travel booking platform. Managed nearshore development teams.
Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
2 years 7 monthsCo-founder, Software Engineer & Product Owner
Startup Vestoo
- Led development team, built a loyalty program SaaS solution adapted by 20+ e-commerce partners, and secured €120,000 in funding from EXIST Business Startup Grant.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
Dec 2024 - Present
University of Applied Science EMobSA
BSc · Computer Science · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
CPRE-FL
HarvardX CS50 AI
ISTQB CTFL
PSM I
PSPO I
SAFe (6.0) RTE
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